Can I replace my celeron processor with Core 2 Duo?

I have a
HP Pavilion dv6500t CTO NB
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
- Intel(R) Celeron(R) Processor 530 (1.73 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
- 15.4" WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)

I don't know if you need more info. But the technitian told me to make sure the Core 2 Duo processor would be able to work on my motherboard. Please help! i don't know much about these things..

 

Yes, it should. Looks like you have a Socket P Celeron M and so technically any Socket P C2D should be a drop in replacement. However, your laptop might be using a GL960 chipset(of any of the other value Intel chipsets) which officially does not support the C2D. However many people(look through the Acer forum) with the same chipsets have to been able to upgrade to the C2D. I havent noticed anyone try the upgrade on a dv6500t but since HP offered the dv6500t series with the C2D as well, the BIOS shouldnt have any problems supporting them.

 

If it is a laptop, as I think the dv6500t is, then you cannot replace the processor. The processor is soldered onto the motherboard when your order the notebook and the only way to replace it is to buy a completely new laptop.

 

Not necessarily, only thin and light or smaller laptops(Tpad X300, Apple notebooks) have soldered cpu's these days. Regular mainstream notebooks use sockets.

 

idq000: no, it's not. Go read the HP service guide that documents how to swap CPUs. It's usually not cost effective but I've done it a couple of times.

 

I think it used to be that way with old laptops, but not now.

 

Wow this website is amazing, I barely posted my problem and i got a bunch of answers. However, they are conflicting 2 say yes i can 2 say no.. who should i listen to?

 

And yes it is a laptop sorry for not being clear about that? is there any extra information i can provide you with that might be helpful in determining if i can switch the CPU? is there somewhere i can look up the motherboard information - is that needed?

 

Go get the service guide from hp.com.

 

There is a bit of trial and error, unless you can search the web to find someone who has done a similar upgrade and documented it online or know someone who works for Intel/HP. It is pretty hard to find concrete evidence for compatibility. HP would just stick to their line and so would Intel. I would recommend buying the processor from a place with a good return/exchange policy, that way it will allow you to try out the C2D and return without/minimize monetary penalty. Hp website should have videos and PDF of the service manual which should help out in the upgrade process.